Oil India establishes state-of-the-art “JAIVALAYA” – Petroleum Biotechnology Centre at its Field Head Quarters in Duliajan, ASSAM

Oil India establishes a state-of-the-art research facility for application of Biotechnology in the E&P thrust areas christened as “Jaivalaya”. The facility was formally inaugurated and inducted into the service of the Company on 26th September, 2014 by Chairman and Managing Director Shri.S.K. Srivastava in the R&D Department at its Field Head Quarters in Duliajan. The inaugural function was attended by Shri S. C. Gupta Independent Director, Shri S. Rath D (O), Shri N. K. Bharali D (HR&BD), Mrs. R. S. Borah D (F), Shri S. Mahapatra D (E&D) in presence of Shri V. Sharma, RCE and All GGMs and GMs.

Congratulating, the R&D Department and the relentless efforts of project team that was instrumental in setting up of the research facility, Chairman and Managing Director Shri.S.K. Srivastava referred to the state-of-the-art Petroleum Biotechnology Centre as the “Temple of modern Oil India Limited” which will prove to be an important building block for ensuring India’s future energy security. He also noted that with the establishment of the research facility, Oil India Limited has taken a significant stride ahead in the E&P business.